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Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.
A historical path between two villages or 'Ventas' located in the geographical and ecological centre of the Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro Natural Park, like so many others in the surroundings, evoking a not too distant past in which this territory was mainly a place of transit between the valley of the Guadalquivir and la Meseta, a great, almost uninhabited area in which nature could maintain power and dominion. This is still evident now and we can still see the endless pastures through which we are invited to walk.
The hiking trail runs through several cattle trails. These trails have created a colossal network of routes throughout Spain since the Middle Ages, for centuries they were the backbone of Spain. However, in recent times, since livestock has been transported by road or rail, or simply since they stopped moving between summer and winter pastures, cattle trails began to disappear from the map and, also from the memory of the people.
Now the process is being reversed again, as evidenced by the road signs that remind us that some trails are public and that although they are no longer used for transhumance purposes, they can and should have other uses that benefit the general public, even if they are simply used as public paths or wildlife corridors.
Several roads converge in Cardeña: the N-420 (Montoro-Tarragona) connecting to the Guadalquivir valley, the A-423 (Cardeña-Alzaracejos) and the A-420 (Cardeña-Marmolejo). Once in Cardeña, take the lane to Aldea del Cerezo that passes under the N-420 bypass. Once in the village, the path leads south from that same lane.
Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.
Do not disturb or feed the animals. You would negatively alter their behavior.
Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.
Bring water, sun protection, suitable clothing and footwear.
Bring a mobile phone with enough battery in case of emergency (112), but remember that there is not always coverage.
For your safety and that of the environment, do not go off the signposted trail or take shortcuts.
Extreme caution in adverse conditions and in the occasional presence of animals or motor vehicles.
Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times
Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.
Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.
Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Avoid going out alone. If you do, communicate the route and time of return to other people.
Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.
Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.
Facilitate use for people with special needs.
By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.
Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!
Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.
Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places
Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.
Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.
The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!
Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity and remember that all public use facilities are declared safety zones.